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Page 2 of 2 residents still walked and biked to jobs, schools and the market because it was regularly the most affordable way to move around. Roughly half the population do not have ownership to a personal vehicle, and so the City has rightfully and aggressively tried to make streets safer for current residents who walk, skate or bike their City. Yet, the lapsed state housing protections threatens the local residents' ability to remain in the city and benefit from all the City's active transportation investments. The Santa Ana pedestrian and bicyclists are barely reaping the reward of active transportation investments, and so we urge the council to protect them by passing the Rent Stabilization Ordinance and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance. Lastly, we urge City Councilmembers and the Mayor to place a temporary freeze on rent increases during the 30-day period before the rent control law goes into effect. Tenants should not face rent hikes in retaliation for organizing to demand much needed renter protections. Santa Ana is a majority renter city, and many renter households are extremely rent burdened. Single parents, especially single mothers, are particularly vulnerable to ongoing rent increases given that a minimum wage worker in Santa Ana must endure 104 hours a week to afford a 1-bedroom apartment. Sincerely, Kristopher Fortin Project Director Santa Ana Active Streets is a community -based coalition with the mission of cultivating diverse community participation in creating a safe and accessible environment for active transportation in Santa Ana. Formed in 2013, our vision is to empower residents to become engaged participants in the emerging active transportation movement in Santa Ana by hosting community events, partnering with local organizations, and working directly with city officials. Santa Ana Active Streets 1128 E Katella Ave. I Orange, CA 92867 I Tel. (657) 205-7306 1 www.saascoalition.ora I infonasaascoalition.ora